Lasell College Reviews

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Sarah from Wallingford, CT

07/24/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

12 out of 12 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Lasell college is great for any type of student. Check it out for yourself!

Tips for prospective students

You should definitely visit any school you are interested in attending. For me, I was hooked the first time I visited Lasell. It's the perfect school for me. Perfect size, educational program, and especially the people.

Bang for the buck

In attending Lasell, you get a great education, great living conditions, a variety of athletic and extracurricular opportunities, a buffet every time you go to the cafe, constant social events (including, one of my favorites, dances), and great facilities like the gym, the library, and the campus center.

Am enjoying being here

When finding a school, one of the most important aspects is location. Lasell is located in the lovely town of Newton, ranking 4th in the safest cities in the USA. The campus is about a 10-15 minute walk from one side to the other. The dorms are comfortable and the student life is exciting. Athletic events are big, especially our basketball games, in which everyone gets dressed up in our college colors. Also, the T is a 5 minute walk from campus so you can always ride into Boston.

Am learning a lot

Lasell College offers many appealing and intriguing courses designated to benefit your knowledge of your major. Also, the student to teacher ratio is roughly 15:1, so students get more attention in the classrooms.

Me from Newton, MA

10/13/2010

Reviewer is A current student here.

7 out of 8 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

This is a BIG fashion and athletic school, if you're interested in either this is a GREAT place to be. They have a huge fashion program with tons of opportunities, like fashion shows and designing clothes for classes. We have two gyms, multiple sports teams, and an amazing program for the sports majors. If you're into sports, we have a lot of school pride and our sports games are always filled up.

Tips for prospective students

This college is what you make for it. There aren't many opportunities presented to students - you need to go out there and find them. In order to get ahead and really get a lot out of this school, you need to go above and beyond the minimal requirements and search for some good opportunities to get involved, do well in school, find internships, and find jobs.

Bang for the buck

Lasell gives a lot of scholarships and financial aid, so many don't have to pay full price, but the education here is just about the same level as any state school or community college which you could be paying much less for. I know I'm not getting my money's worth, which is why I plan to transfer.

Am enjoying being here

I've made some great friends here, and I definitely have a great time with them, but there isn't much to do on campus. We usually end up having to take the Green Line to Boston or just end up sitting around in our dorms. It's a nice area, Newton's a very safe and upscale town - but there isn't anything to do here. I'm involved in various clubs, but most of them overlap each other and it becomes difficult to get involved without feeling overwhelmed and stressed about it.

Am learning a lot

The courses a very easy. All I do is read books and discuss them in class. Most of the teachers aren't even around much, they're all adjunct, so I can't reach them outside of class easily because they're always teaching somewhere else.

Stefanie from Hancock, NH

11/08/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

I always feel safe on campus. There are actual campus police, so they are much more equipped than campus safety. I believe this campus is very safe. And this town is ranked 3rd safest town in the country.

Greek Life

There is no Greek Life here.

Clubs and Activities

There are so many clubs and activities I wish that I could join, but I simply have no time, because there are a ton of them! From Psychology Club, to Photography Club, there are just so many.

Great for these types of students

This school is great for students that are serious about getting a great education. It is great for people who like interacting in class, and likesto connect with their fellow peers.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Family weekend has many traditions, and the boat races being the biggest one. There are so many more traditions that I have yet to learn!

What to do for fun

For fun, I play sports. I also joined some clubs, which keeps me busy, and on the weekends I usually take the T into Boston and explore and shop with my friends.

Food and Dining

The dining hall was just rebuilt, so it is very nice. There are many options for food, you will never go hungry.

Dorm Life

I live in one of the newer dorms, and it is suit styled. It is great, we have our own privet bathroom, and sinks in our room. There is a kitchen on my floor, an a common room.

Academic Rigor

The courses can be challenging, but a lot of them are interesting and fun to take!

Tips for prospective students

The first week is scary for every freshman, but everyone is in the same boat, so that is the time to make friends. Leave your door open so people can stop by and say hi. Professors here are extremely nice, and understanding.

In three sentences

Lasell offers many interesting courses, that I plan on participating in. The class sizes are absolutely perfect, I love that all my professors know my name. Campus life is amazing, there are so many things to do!

Shawndrae from New Bedford, MA

05/08/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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What to do for fun

CAB and The Office of Student Actives does a great job of offering many different events for students to attend on campus. From local bands, speakers, comedians, and sports viewings to discounted tickets to sporting events, shows, and movies.

Food and Dining

Lasell does offer a variety of food offerings. But the menu does get repetitive throughout the year.

Dorm Life

There are many different style and types of living arrangements on campus. Res Life staff try and make sure all students needs are met and that students feel comfortable and safe in the home. There are monthly floor events so residents can get to know one another.

Academic Rigor

Lasell has it own unique way of teaching. Classes can be very difficult. But with Lasell's focus on connected learning students set the bar for projects. Students create there own level of learning.

Tips for prospective students

Lasell is a great school for students looking to be in a small community. We have a great campus that is very safe. If you have the time, you should attend a Lasell Day or schedule your own campus visit tailored to your needs and likes.

In three sentences

Lasell is a great school for a student looking to join a community; being at Lasell you get to know most of the professors, faculty, staff, and students. It is a great school for those students who are self-motivated and want to excel in there field of choice. Lasell has its own unique learning style which sets students apart from the rest when finally being placed in their career of choice.

Matthew from New Lenox, IL

07/11/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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What to do for fun

There is so much to do for fun, go hang out with friends, go to one of our many concerts, or just hang out with your roommate and make your own fun. And if that wasn't enough walk five minutes to the T and head into Boston.

Food and Dining

The food is good, but if you really want a good meal go on the T and head into boston they have some of the best restaurants in the world.

Dorm Life

The freshman rooms are going to be a tight squeeze, but if you can make it through that your life at Lasell will be great.

Academic Rigor

Classes are meant to challenge you, no matter where you attend. Make sure you put time aside to study hard, but don't forget to have fun to make that balance.

Tips for prospective students

Come with an open mind, we may be small in numbers but that doesn't mean that we don't have a lot of fun things to do on campus.

In three sentences

Lasell is a lovely small, close knit community with tons of support from all of the faculty and students. I give Lasell a 9 out of 10.

Anonymous

08/30/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

Getting into Boston is easy through public transportation. You may entertain yourself in many ways. There are also movie nights and bingo nights (which give real prizes such as tv's) put on by the Campus Activities Board.

Food and Dining

The dining experience is repetitive, but it's college. You're supposed to live on Ramen noodles, right?

Dorm Life

I commute, but from what I hear, dorm life is alright.

Academic Rigor

The difficulty of your experience will depend on the classes that you chose to take. If you enroll in courses that interest you, you shall do well. If a course seems too easy, you may want to speak with your professor.

Tips for prospective students

As long as you work hard and study, you will succeed.

In three sentences

A small college with intimate class sizes. The majority of the professors are set out to help you succeed in your college career. Campus life is easy to come by if you try to mingle and make friends.

Food is ok they have just revamped the dining hall and it's amazing the food has gotten better. It's Sodexo like most dining hall food

Dorm Life

No comment really I commute, but the Victorian houses are nice. Woodland is the freshman dorm, sucks bad the bathrooms are from excess drinking, dirty. It's the best place to make awesome friends

Academic Rigor

For me I've taken some pretty challenging professors, but some have not. I have soo much work in English that that class plus poly sci are hard, but professor Golden in the psyc department is amazing I took her freshman year and whike the class wasnt hard bc she So clear amazing. Please take her!!!!

Tips for prospective students

Lots of extracurriculars and dress nicely when you visit, and do an interview. Be relaxed you'll make friends, but as they say for every one hour of class 3hrs studying. Some classes this holds true for others some the classes might be easier.

In three sentences

This college is small with 1700 undergrad. You can have easy professors or you can have hard ones depending on your major you may have a lot of work or not. Time management Is key.

Marco from Marlborough, MA

It is very safe on campus as Newton is ranked one of the best places to live at

Greek Life

None

Clubs and Activities

There is some but nothing i would get involved in

Great for these types of students

Criminal justice, fashion, and athletic training majors.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The quad will be a prime destination your first couple of weeks as a freshman. After that you will have to find parties and hang out indoors because it will get cold.

Bang for the buck

It is definitely not worth the money for the type of education you get.

What to do for fun

You can go into the city by taking the green line in from riverside, other than that there is Shaw's and campus which is kind of dead most of the time other than on weekends and Thursdays.

Food and Dining

Chicken every single day, I cant stand it.

Dorm Life

If you hang out with the right people you will have a blast here. It is a small school which means that mostly everyone knows each other so hanging out with people and finding things to do is not a problem. Then again, due to it being such a small school, the parties are not that great.

Academic Rigor

I majored in Business and the classes were way too easy. My math and English classes were indeed challenging but other than those, I was not challenged at all. I don't feel like I learned much if any and it truly was a waste of my money.

Tips for prospective students

If you are majoring in Athletic Training, Fashion, or Criminal Justice and like small schools, this is a great school for you. It is a cheap school compared to others around Boston but trust me, it is not worth $42,000 if you are a business major.

In three sentences

It is an extremely small school. Classes are not competitive. The food is awful.

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